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The Penn State Agronomy Series publications provide information about crop and soil science studies in Pennsylvania. Copies of recent publications in the series are currently being converted to pdf file format. Adobe's free Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from Adobe's site. Printed copies can be obtained from the senior author listed (see the Faculty directory at this site for their address, phone, or fax numbers). Many of the older publications may be out of print and not available.

Pequea-Mill Creek Hydrologic Unit Area Water Quality Project Educational Materials. Les E. Lanyon. Publication # 152
Agricultural Utilization of Biosolids in Pennsylvania: Assessment of Biosolids Effects on Soil and Crop Quality. Richard C. Stehouwer. Publication # 151
Long-Term Nitrogen Fertilization of Manured and Non-manured Continuous Corn and Corn in a Corn, Alfalafa Rotation. The First 20 Years: 1982-2001 Richard H. Fox. Publication # 150
The pH Base Saturation Relationships of Pennsylvania Subsoils: Edward J. Ciolkosz. (November 2001). Publication # 149 AS149.pdf
Major and Trace Elements in Southwestern Pennsylvania Soils: Edward J. Ciolkosz (October 2000). Publication # 148 AS148.pdf
Pennsylvania's Fragipans : Edward J. Ciolkosz and William J. Waltman (August 2000). Publication # 147 AS147.pdf
Radiocarbon Data for Pennsylvania Soils: Edward J. Ciolkosz (May 2000). Publication # 146 AS146.pdf (45 KB)
Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory Database System Documentation : Edward J. Ciolkosz (April 2000). Publication # 145 AS145.pdf (71 KB)
Pennsylvania Soil Survey The First 100 Years: Joseph J. Eckenrode and Edward J. Ciolkosz (July 1999). Publication # 144 AS144.pdf (697 KB)
Pennsylvania Soil Survey Biographies: Edward J. Ciolkosz, Joseph J. Eckenrode, Norman J. Churchill, and Garland H. Lipscomb (July 1999). Publication # 143. AS143.pdf (208 KB)
Pennsylvania Soil Survey History. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Robert L. Cunningham and Joseph J. Eckenrode. (November 1998). Publication # 142. AS142.pdf (130 KB)
Long-Term Nitrogen Fertilization of Continuous Manured and Non-Manured Corn and Corn in a 3-year Alfalfa, 3-year Corn Rotation. Richard H. Fox and William P. Piekielek. (1982-1996). Publication #141.
Metals Data for Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Richard C. Stehouwer, and Mary Kay Amistadi. (1998). Publication #140. AS140.pdf (276KB)
Epipedons in Pennsyvlania Soils. E. J. Ciolkosz, W. J. Waltman, D. A. Miller, and P. J. Kolb. (1996). Publication #139.
Physical and Hydraulic Characteristics of a Hagerstown Silt Loam Soil. J. D. Jabro, J. D. Toth, and J. M. Jemison, Jr. (1996). Publication #138.
Analysis of the Nutrient Management Programs of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Michael L. Clipper, Gary W. Petersen, Douglas B. Beegle, and James M. Hamlett. (1996). Publication #137.
The Relationship Between Corn Grain Yield Goals and Economic Optimum Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates. R. H. Fox and W. P. Piekielek. (1995). Publication #136.
Genesis of Pennsylvania's Limestone Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Richard C. Cronce, William D. Sevon, and William J. Waltman. (1995). Publication #135.
An Early History of the Penn State University Agronomy Department. Edward J. Ciolkosz. (1995). Publication #134. AS134.pdf (40 KB)
Cambic Horizons in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz and William J. Waltman. (1995). Publication #133. AS133.pdf (269 KB)
Listing of Characterized Soils in Pennsylvania. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Nelson C. Thurman. (1994). Publication #132. AS132.pdf (255 KB)
Argillic Horizons in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Nelson C. Thurman, William J. Waltman, David L. Cremeens, and Mark D. Svoboda. (1994). Publication #131.
Alfalfa Stand Effects on N Availability to Subsequent Corn Crops. R. H. Fox and W. P. Piekielek. (1993). Publication #130.
Planning and Conducting On-Farm Agronomic Demonstrations and Research. Marvin H. Hall, Greg W. Roth, William W. Curran, Douglas B. Beegle, Lynn D. Hoffman, O. Elwood Hatley, and Phil Rzewnicki. (1993). Publication #129.
Metals in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, M. K. Amistadi, and N. C. Thurman. (1993). Publication #128. AS128.pdf (131 KB)
Iron and Aluminum in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, William J. Waltman, and Nelson C. Thurman. (1993). Publication #127.
Total Elemental Analysis of Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Arthur W. Rose, William J. Waltman, and Nelson C. Thurman. (1993). Publication #126.
XXVII International Geographical Congress Supplementary Extended Abstracts Volume for Events C.20b and C20c. Frost Action Environments. Colin E. Thorn, G. Michael Clark, and Edward J. Ciolkosz. (1993). Publication #125.
Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory Database System. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Nelson C. Thurman. (1992). Publication #124. AS124.pdf
Weather and Maize Data for Plant Growth Modeling: 1978. D. D. Fritton, J. D. Jabro, D. P. Knievel, and G. W. McKee. (1992). Publication #123.
Weather and Maize Data for Plant Growth Modeling: 1977. D. P. Knievel, G. W. McKee, J. D. Jabro, and D. D. Fritton. (1992). Publication #122.
Weather and Maize Data for Plant Growth Modeling: 1976. J. D. Jabro, D. P. Knievel, D. D. Fritton, and G. W. McKee. (1992). Publication #121.
Central Appalachian Periglacial Geomorphology. A Field Excursion Guidebook. G. Michael Clark, Alan A. Adler, Robert E. Behling, Duane D. Braun, Edward J. Ciolkosz, David A. Lietzke, and Ben Marsh. (1992). Publication #120.
Fragipans in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, William J. Waltman, and Nelson C. Thurman. (1992). Publication #119.
A Comparison of Soil Characterization Laboratory Methods. Nelson C. Thurman and Edward J. Ciolkosz. (1992). Publication #118.
Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory Methods Manual. Nelson C. Thurman, Edward J. Ciolkosz, and Robert R. Dobos. (1992). Publication #117.
Geomorphology and Soils of the Northeastern United States and Pennsylvania: A series of Reprints. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Nelson C. Thurman. (1992). Publication #116.
Basic Principles of Rotational Grazing. Warren J. Parker, Marvin H. Hall, Steven L. Fales, and Lawrence D. Muller. (1991). Publication #115.
Weather and Maize Data for Plant Growth Modeling: 1975. J. D. Jabro, D. P. Knievel, G. W. McKee, and D. D. Fritton. (1991). Publication #114.
Weather and Maize Data for Plant Growth Modeling: 1974. G. W. McKee, D. D. Fritton, D. P. Knievel, and J. D. Jabro. (1991). Publication #113.
Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory Data Summary for Standard Samples. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Robert R. Dobos. (1991). Publication #112.
FINFO: Field and Farm Technical Information Management Program. Generating Spatial Information Reports with ATLAS*Graphics and ATLAS*Draw. Les E. Lanyon, Hendrik K. Meij, and Amy McNall. (1990). Publication #111.
Long-Term Nitrogen Fertilization of Continuous Manured and Non-Manured Corn and Corn in a 3-Year Alfalfa, 3-Year Corn Rotation: The First Six Years, 1982-1987. Richard H. Fox and William P. Piekielek. (1990). Publication #110.
1990-1991 Pennsylvania Tobacco Pest Control Suggestions. Hatley. (1990). Publication #109.
Color and Mottling in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Robert R. Dobos. (1990). Publication #108.
Farm Nutrient Management Planning Worksheet. R:BASE Version II. D. Beegle, P. T. Durst, and P. J. Bohn. (1990). Publication #107.
FINFO. Field and Farm Technical Information Management Program. A User's Guide. Les E. Lanyon and Hendrik K. Meij. (1989). Publication #106.
Amorphous Material in Pennsylvania Soils. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Richard C. Cronce, and Robert R. Dobos. (1989). Publication #105.
Customs Manure Haulers Directory for Southeastern Pennsylvania. Les E. Lanyon, Mitchell D. Woodward, and Douglas B. Beegle. (1988). Publication #104.
Distribution of Soils of the Northeastern United States. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Robert R. Dobos. (1988). Publication #103.
Nutrient Management Assessment Worksheets, Second Edition. Les. E. Lanyon and Richard M. Schlauder, Jr. (1988). Publication #102.
Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory Manual. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Richard C. Cronce, and Robert R. Dobos. (1988). Publication #101.
Paleosols in Pennsylvania. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Thomas W. Gardner, and Robert R. Dobos. (1988). Publication #100.
The Center for Cereals Research at The Pennsylvania State University. M. L. Risius, H. G. Marshall, B. J. Christ, and O. E. Hatley. (1988). Publication #99.
Plant Varieties Released 1911 to June 1987 by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiments Station. Guy W. McKee and Leslie Cregger. 1987. Publication #98.
Nutrient Management Assessment Worksheets. Les E. Lanyon. (1987). Publication #97.
1987-1988 Pennsylvania Tobacco Pest Control Suggestions. John O. Yocum. (1987). Publication #96.
Location and Distribution of Soils of the World, United States, and Pennsylvania. E. J. Ciolkosz and R. L. Cunningham. (1987). Publication #95.
Plant Varieties Released 1911 to December 1986 be the PA Agr. Exp. Station. Guy W. McKee. (1987). Publication #94.
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania. M. L. Risius. (1986). Publication #93.
Periglacial Features in Pennsylvania. E. J. Ciolkosz, R. C. Cronce, W. D. Sevon. (1986). Publication #92.
Soil Resources and Land Use Planning. 3rd Edition. R. Pennock, Jr. (1986). Publication #91.
Collection of Papers Describing and Documenting the Soil Survey of Pennsylvania. R. L. Cunningham, G. H. Lipscomb, E. J. Ciolkosz, H. W. Higbee, A. H. Paschall, and R. S. Long. (1986). Publication #90.
Soybean and Tobacco Weed Control Trial Results - 1985. John O. Yocum. (1986). Publication #89.
Geology and Soils of Nittany Valley. E. J. Ciolkosz, Richard C. Cronce, Gary W. Petersen, and Robert L. Cunningham. (1986). Publication #88.
Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory Standard Sample Data Summary. Edward J. Ciolkosz and Richard C. Cronce. (1986). Publication #87.
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania - 1985. M. L. Risius, H. G. Marshall, E. Hatley, and J. A. Frank. (February, 1986). Publication #86.
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania - 1984. M. L. Risius, H. G. Marshall, E. Hatley, and J. A. Frank. (March 1985). Publication #85.
Performance of Soybean Varieties in Pennsylvania - 1983. John O. Yocum and O. Elwood Hatley (February 1984). Publication #84.
Soil Resources and Land Use Planning - Lab Manual for Agronomy 200. 2nd edition. R. Pennock, Jr. (August 1983). Publication #83.
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania - 1983. M. L. Risius, H. G. Marshall, O. E. Hatley, and J. A. Frank. (1983). Publication #82.
Forest Soils - Lab Manual for Agronomy 217. R. Pennock, Jr. (August 1983). Publication #81.
Geomorphology and Soils of Nittany Valley. Edward J. Ciolkosz, Gary W. Petersen, Robert L. Cunningham, and Richard C. Cronce. (May 1983). Publication #80.
Not available. Publication #79.
Performance of Soybean Varieties in Pennsylvania - 1982. J. O. Yocum and O. Elwood Hatley. (Feb. 1983). Publication #78.
Performance of Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania. H. G. Marshall, M. L. Risius, E. Hatley, J. A. Frank. (1982). Publication #77.
Soil Resources and Land Use Planning - Agronomy 200. R. Pennock. (Jan. 1983). Publication #76.
Weather Observations 1969-1982, Agronomy Research Farm, Rock Springs. G. W. McKee and D. P. Knievel. (1982). Publication #75.
Performance of Soybeans in PA. O. E. Hatley and J. O. Yocum. (1981). Publication #74.
Pennsylvania Weed Control Trials in Soybeans. 1981. John O. Yocum and N. L. Hartwig. (1982). Publication #73.
Development of Proceeding for Evaluation of Soil Conditioners and Plant Growth Substances. D. E. Baker and C. Hunt. (Sept. 1981). Publication #72.
Performances of Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania - 1981. M. L. Risius, H. G. Marshall, E. Hatley, and J. A. Frank. (1982). Publication #71.
1981 Tobacco Disease, Insect, and Weed Control Suggestions. John Yocum. (1982). Publication #70.
Tolerance of Eighty Plant Species to Low pH, Aluminum, and Low Fertility. G. W. McKee, J. V. Raelson, W. R. Berti, and R. A. Peiffer. (March 1982). Publication #69.
Plant Varieties Released 1911 to June 30, 1982 by the PA Agricultural Experiment Station. G. W. McKee. (Aug. 1982). Publication #68.
Measurement of Plant Cover to Evaluate Revegetation Success. J. V. Raelson and G. W. McKee. (Jan. 1982). Publication #67.
The Center for Cereal Research (At The Penn State Univ.) Performance of Small Grain Varieties in PA - 1980. H. G. Marshall, M. L. Risius, O. E. Hatley, and J. A. Frank. (1980). Publication #66.
Proceedings of the 1980 N.E. Cooperative Soil Survey Conference. E. J. Ciolkosz. (Nov. 1980). Publication #65.
In soils and Geology of Nittany Valley. E. J. Ciolkosz. (June 1980). Publication #64.
Soybean Variety Trails 1979. J. O. Yocum and O. E. Hatley. (April 1980. Publication #63.
Soil Association of Pennsylvania, E. Ciolkosz, R. Cunningham, and G. Petersen. (1980). Publication #62.
Varieties of Agronomic and Horticultural Crops Released by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station, 1911-1979. G. W. McKee. (1980). Publication #61.
1979 Spring Grains Performance. H. G. Marshall. (1979). Publication #60.
Progress of the Basic Soils Inventory July 1, 1978 through June 30, 1979. Robert L. Cunningham and Staff. (1979). Publication #59.
Corn Yields on Strip Mined Lands and Adjacent Native Soils in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. P. Parlock and G. A. Nielsen. (1979). Publication #58.
Soil Performance Data and Soil Potential Ratings for Corn Production and Computer Assisted Information Delivery. Gerald A. Nielsen. (June 1979). Publication #57.
Varieties of Agronomic and Horticulture Crops Released by The Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station, 1911-78. G. W. McKee. (1979). Publication #56.
Performances of Spring Oat Varieties in Pa. 1978. H. G. Marshall and Elwood Hatley. (Jan. 1979). Publication #55.
Soil Resources and Land Use. Robert L. Cunningham. (Sept. 1978). Publication #54.
Progress Report of the Basic Soils Inventory - July 1-June 30, 1978. Publication #53.
Quarternary Deposits and Soils of the Central Susquehanna Valley of Pa. E. J. Ciolkosz, D. Marchand, M. Bucek, and G. Crowl. (May 1978). Publication #52.
Performance of Spring Oats in Pennsylvania, 1974-77. H. G. Marshall. (1977). Publication #51.
Progress Report of Basic Soils Inventory - July 1-June 30, 1977. R. P. Matelski. (1977). Publication #50.
Texture & Base Saturation Analyses, 1976-77. R. L. Cunningham, G. W. Petersen, E. J. Ciolkosz, and R. Pennock, Jr. (1977). Publication #49.
Not available. Publication #48.
Progress Report of the Basic Soils Inventory - July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976. Publication #47.
Soils Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (10th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1976). Publication #46.
Soils and Environmental Quality. Ed. by R. L. Cunningham. (1976). Publication #45.
Performance of Spring-Planted Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania, 1975. H. G. Marshall. (1975). Publication #44.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (9th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1976). Publication #43.
Progress Report July 1974 - June 1975 Basic Soils Inventory. R. P. Matelski. (1975). Publication #42.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams (8th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1975). Publication #41.
Performance of Spring-Planted Small Grain Varieties in Pennsylvania, 1974. H. G. Marshall and C. S. Bryner. (1974). Publication #40.
Potato Management Experiment, 1973. J. D. Harrington and L. D. Hoffman. (1975). Publication #39.
Progress Report 7/73-6/74 Basic Soils Inventory. (1974). Publication #38.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (7th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1974). Publication #37.
Laboratory Procedures of the Pennsylvania State University Soil Characterization Laboratory. E. J. Ciolkosz and R. M. Pletcher. (1974). Publication #36.
Potato Management Experiments, J. D. Harrington et al. (1972). Publication #35.
Progress Report 7/72-6/73 Basic Soils Inventory. R. P. Matelski. (1973). Publication #34.
Soil Catena Diagrams for Pennsylvania--Counties. (4th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1973). Publication #33.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (6th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1973). Publication #32.
Potato Management Experiments in Pennsylvania, 1971. J. D. Harrington et al. (1972). Publication #31.
Progress Report 7/71-6/72 Basic Soils Inventory. R. P. Matelski. (1972). Publication #30.
The Listings of the Soil Series of Pennsylvania into the New Soil Classification System. R. P. Matelski. (1972). Publication #29.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (5th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1972). Publication #28.
Soil Catena Diagrams for Pennsylvania Counties. (3rd Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1972). Publication #27.
Remote Sensing. Ed. By G. W. Petersen. (1972). Publication #26.
Laboratory Characterization Data and Field Descriptions of Selected Pennsylvania Soils. R. L. Cunningham et al. (1972). Publication #25.
Recognizing Soils in Pennsylvania. R. L. Cunningham and R. P. Matelski. (1972). Publication #24.
Soils and Landscapes of Pennsylvania--A Color Slide Collection. E. J. Ciolkosz et al. (1972). Publication #23.
Potato Management Experiments in Pennsylvania, 1970. J. D. Harrington et al. (1971). Publication #22.
Parent Material, Topography, and Time as Soil Forming Factors in Eastcentral Pennsylvania. E. J. Ciolkosz et al. (1971). Publication #21.
Progress Report 7/70-6/71 Basic Soils Inventory. R. P. Matelski. (1971). Publication #20.
Soil Catena Diagrams for Pennsylvania Counties. (2nd Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1971). Publication #19.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (4th Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1970). Publication #18.
1970 Forage Production on Alfalfa Experiments in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. J. B. Washko et al. (1970). Publication #17.
Comparison of Laboratory and Field Methods of Determining Soil Textural Class. G. W. Petersen and R. P. Matelski. (1970). Publication #16.
Potato Management Experiments in Pennsylvania, 1969. J. D. Harrington and F. J. McArdle. (1970). Publication #15.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (3rd Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1970). Publication #14.
Soil Catena Diagrams for Pennsylvania Counties. R. P. Matelski. (1970). Publication #13.
1969 Forage Production of Alfalfa Experiments in Lehigh and Northampton Counties Being Conducted with the Alfalfa Dehydration Industry and Others. J. B. Washko et al. (1969). Publication #12.
1968 Potato Investigations in Pennsylvania. J. D. Harrington and F. J. McArdle. (1969). Publication #11.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. (2nd Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1969). Publication #10.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania --A County Index (2nd Edition) R. P. Matelski. (1969). Publication #9.
1966 Potato Investigations in Pennsylvania. J. D. Harrington et al. (1968). Publication #8.
1967 Potato Investigations in Pennsylvania. J. D. Harrington et al. (1968). Publication #7.
Second - Crownvetch Symposium Ed. By G. W. McKee and M. L. Risius. (1968). Publication #6.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--Catena Diagrams. R. P. Matelski. (1968). Publication #5.
Soil Series of Pennsylvania--A County Index. R. P. Matelski (1968). Publication #4.
Available Moisture within Selected Pennsylvania Soils. G. W. Petersen et al. (1968). Publication #3.
Soil Collecting in Pennsylvania by R. L. Cunningham and R. P. Matelski. (1967). Publication #2.
1965 & 1966 Evaluation of Summer Annuals in Pennsylvania by J. B. Washko, W. L. McClellan, and J. O. Yocum. (1966). Publication #1.